Silverdale, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Christian Cherry

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 24-year-old Christian Cherry. On Dec. 14, 2023, At 3:38 a.M., Officers were dispatched to a shooting at S.19Th St. And S. State St. They located the victim, Cherry, laying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Cherry was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Dec. 26, 2023. Cherry’s vehicle was located nearby and it had been severely vandalized just prior to the shooting. A witness reported seeing a light-colored sedan, possibly occupied by four people, fleeing the scene westbound on S. 19Th St.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

David Robinson

Age

36

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 36-year-old David Robinson. On May 14, 2023, the victim was at a gathering at 1531 S 56th St. According to surveillance video, an unknown male walked by the victim while he was standing out by the fence gate. The unknown male and the victim exchanged words. Then, the victim walked back to the porch and the unknown male walked away eastbound. Moments later, the victim followed the unknown male, who was walking down the sidewalk. The unknown male then shot the victim, out of camera view. The suspect was last seen walking past 5320 S Cushman Ave. Robinsons friends witnessed the confrontation and shooting, but are not cooperating with the investigation

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jordan Patterson

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Dec. 31, 2021, At 9:17am, officers discovered 31-year-old Jordan Patterson deceased inside a vehicle at N. D St. And Stadium Way. He died from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Mariela Vargas-Brown

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 10:30 p.M., On April 6, 2021,911 callers reported a shooting in the 4300 block of Ruston Way. When officers arrived, they found the victim on the ground next to a vehicle that had crashed into a pole. She died at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Gregory Evans

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 55 year old Gregory Evans. At 12:30 a.M. On Friday November 27, 2020, victim Gregory Evans and an acquaintance were shot by unidentified suspects during a drive by shooting in the 2100 block of E. 60Th St. In the City of Tacoma. The victims were standing by their vehicles when a silver or gray Dodge Charger drove by at a slow rate of speed. The occupants of the Charger fired multiple rounds at the victims before driving away. Evans died at the scene as a result of his wounds, and his acquaintance was seriously injured. The suspects are described as a dark skinned black male in his 20’s with twists in his hair, and a light skinned black male in his 20’s with light colored eyes and hair worn in a ponytail. The suspects were seen driving a 2011 to 2014 silver or gray Dodge Charger that had black wheels with chrome or silver edges.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Daniel Stueart

Age

43

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 7:29 p.M. On Saturday April 13, 2019, victim Daniel Stueart was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect in a large transient encampment in the 10000 block of Steele St. S. In Tacoma. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot followed by the sound of an unidentified suspect running away from the scene. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspects that may be involved in the homicide and/or motives for the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeremy Martin

Age

38

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 38-year-old Jeremy Martin. At 1:35 a.M. On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, victim Jeremy Martin was shot and killed outside his home located in the 1400 block of S. 37Th St. In the City of Tacoma. Martin had just returned home and was shot multiple times on his porch by an unidentified suspect. Witnesses reported hearing the shots and then seeing an unidentified suspect in large puffy coat run from the house to a waiting vehicle. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but died hours later from the gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide - including information on any suspicious persons seen with the victim in the hours before the shooting, and/or information on any suspicious vehicles seen in the area of the victim’s house.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

James Timmons

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 45-year-old James Timmons. At 2:25 a.M. On Saturday November 4th, 2017, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call from a witness who reported hearing shots fired near S. 66Th St. And S. Tyler St. In the City of Tacoma. When officers arrived they found victim James Timmons on the sidewalk in front of the Manitou Apartments; Timmons was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and later died from his injuries. Detectives have learned that Timmons was staying at a residence less than 3 blocks from where the homicide occurred. The victim reportedly often walked around the neighborhood playing the game Pokemon Go and was well known by young people living in the Manitou Park area. Victim James Timmons was not known to be involved in illegal activities and did not have any known enemies. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Mark Myers

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Mark Myers. At 10:50 a.M. On Thursday June 22nd. 2017, The body of victim Mark Myers was found inside his home, located in the 2100 block of Sunset Drive W. In the City of University Place. Friends of the victim had stopped by to walk his dog; when the Myers did not answer the door, his friends entered the residence and found Myers deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives have determined that Myers had talked to a friend on the phone at approximately 10 p.M. On the night before his body was found. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near his house during the early morning hours of June 22nd. Investigators have found no indications that the victim was involved in any type of illegal activities. Detectives are looking for any information on possible motives and/or persons involved in the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Terry Northcutt

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Voravangso Phanmama

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Steven Speakman

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Steven Speakman. At 6:15 a.M. On Tuesday November 3rd, 2015, a passerby found the body of victim Steven Speakman on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Way in the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma. The victim was deceased from gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area of the crime at approximately 5:55 a.M. That morning. The victim Steven Speakman was 26 years old and lived less than two blocks from where the shooting occurred. Speakman was intellectually disabled and functioned at the level of a 10-year-old. His was well known in the neighborhood and often walked around to the nearby stores and restaurants. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in the neighborhood around the time of the shooting. Detectives are also looking for information on any persons seen with the victim on the early morning of Tuesday November 3rd, 2015.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Rebecca Marteny

Age

51

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

At approximately 10:40 p.M. On Monday January 5th, 2015, a motorist found a critically injured woman on the side of the Golden Given Rd. Near 106th St. Ct. E. In Tacoma. The victim died at the scene from her injuries; investigators believe she was hit by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene prior to the victim being found by the witness. Investigators later identified the victim as 51 year old Rebecca Rose Marteny. Marteny was a resident of a nearby care facility and suffered from mental health issues; she likely walked away from the facility without her medication and was struck by the unidentified vehicle.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Charles Williams

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Acoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Charles “Chucky” Williams of University Place. At 1:25 a.M. On Sunday March 23rd, 2014, victim Chucky Williams was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect at the intersection of 6th Ave. And Fife St. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had just left a memorial party at a nearby dance hall when he became involved in a large fight involving several unidentified people. During the fight an unidentified suspect displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the back. The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20’s, with a heavy build and hair worn in either short dreadlocks or curls. He was seen wearing jean shorts and a black t-shirt with red and white lettering on the front.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Troyvon Taylor

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help in the investigation into the murder of Troyvon Taylor, a 20 year old man from Tacoma. On Sunday October 31st, 2010, at approximately 9:30 p.M., Several witnesses heard gunshots inside an apartment in the 7300 block of S. Wilkeson St. In Tacoma. Following the gunshots, several persons were seen running from the apartment to a waiting vehicle, which subsequently fled the area. Inside of the apartment, police found victim Troyvon Taylor deceased from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Ronald McKellar

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the hit and run death of victim Ronald McKellar. At approximately 12:25 a.M. On Sunday October 5th, 2008, victim Ronald McKellar was struck by an unidentified vehicle as he attempted to cross Pacific Ave. Near the intersection of 72nd St. In Tacoma. Investigators believe the victim was dragged several blocks by the vehicle before the suspect fled the area. Detectives are looking for any witnesses to the crime, including the driver and passengers from a gray Jeep Cherokee that was seen in the area at the time of the collision

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Chanara Yath

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect responsible for the murder of Chanara Yath, a 24 year-old man from Tacoma. On Sunday April 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 a.M., An unidentified suspect shot and killed Yath, who was attending a birthday party in the yard of a residence in the 12500 block of Vickery Ave. E. In East Pierce County. Witnesses heard several gunshots, then saw a suspect running through a field across the street from the house. Victim Chanara Yath was shot and killed, and two other victims were shot as well.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Beverley Steward-Hill

Age

20

Cause of Death

fire

Info

On Saturday June 24th, 2006 just after 6:00 a.M., A fire occurred at the Castellan West Apartments, located in the 2600 block of 70th Ave. W. In the City of University Place. Inside one of the apartments, investigators found the body of Beverley Ann Steward-Hill. Beverley Ann Steward-Hill was a white female, 20 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes. She lived at the apartment complex with her dog Zeus, who also died in the fire. The cause of the fire and the victim’s death are undetermined, and investigators are treating the case as suspicious. Detectives are looking for any information on the cause of the fire and/or the victim’s death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Richard James

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Richard James. At 5:15 a.M. On Thursday November 3rd, 2005, the body of Richard James was found in an alleyway behind the 6100 block of S. J St. In the City of Tacoma. James had been shot once in the side by unidentified suspect(s). Witnesses described hearing yelling and the sound of squealing tires in the area in the hours before James' body was found. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts and/or persons seen with the victim prior to November 3rd, 2005.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Charles Wade

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murders of Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade. At 3:50 a.M. On Thursday May 26th, 2005, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call reporting numerous gunshots being fired in the 1500 block of S. M St. In the Hilltop area of Tacoma. Arriving officers found victims Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade lying on the sidewalk suffering from several gunshot wounds. Singletary was found deceased, and Wade died several hours later as a result of his wounds. Witnesses described hearing an argument followed by several gunshots, then saw an unidentified suspect run southbound on M St. As more shots were fired. Detectives believe Singletary may have fired several shots at the fleeing suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Singletary

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murders of Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade. At 3:50 a.M. On Thursday May 26th, 2005, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call reporting numerous gunshots being fired in the 1500 block of S. M St. In the Hilltop area of Tacoma. Arriving officers found victims Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade lying on the sidewalk suffering from several gunshot wounds. Singletary was found deceased, and Wade died several hours later as a result of his wounds. Witnesses described hearing an argument followed by several gunshots, then saw an unidentified suspect run southbound on M St. As more shots were fired. Detectives believe Singletary may have fired several shots at the fleeing suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michelle Mason

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michelle Mason, a 31 year-old woman from Tacoma. Michelle Mason was last seen alive on Thursday March 31st, 2005. Mason’s vehicle was found a week later on April 6th, 2005, in the City of Tacoma. On October 23rd, 2005, the remains of Michelle Mason were found in blackberry bushes below the 34th St. Bridge. The bridge is located approximately 200 yards from where her vehicle had been found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for a shooting that killed Elizabeth Gonzalez and critically injured her friend. At approximately 2:35 a.M. On August 12th, 2004, Elizabeth Gonzalez and her friend were shot by an unidentified suspect in the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Way in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. At the time of the shooting, the victims were seated inside of a blue Ford Explorer driven by Gonzalez. The victims were able to drive their vehicle to a nearby gas station for help. The suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old, dark complexion, 5'6" to 5'8" tall, clean shaven, and wearing a black shirt and a baseball hat. Detectives believe the victim may have been attempting to purchase narcotics from the suspect at the time of the

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Robert Keisler

Age

51

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Robert Keisler, a 51 year-old man from Tacoma. At 11:20 a.M. On Thursday October 30th, 2003, victim Robert Keisler was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect in an alleyway between Tacoma Ave. And Fawcett Ave. Near 40th St. In the City of Tacoma. At the time of the homicide, the victim was seated inside of his mustard-colored 1976 Plymouth sedan. Witnesses heard a gunshot, then saw two unidentified suspects run away from where the victim's vehicle was parked. The suspects are described as black males, 15 to 20 years old, with medium builds.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Kimberly Riley

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 19 year-old Kimberly Riley and 5 year-old Jeremy Britt-Bayinthavong. At 10:05 p.M. On Thursday November 28th, 2002, victims Kimberly Riley and Jeremy Britt-Bayinthavong were attending a family gathering for Thanksgiving at a house in the 1000 block of S. 75Th St. In Tacoma. Unidentified suspect(s) walked up to the house and fired multiple shots through the downstairs windows, killing Britt-Bayinthavong and Riley, and injuring two others inside of the house.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Robert Fye

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Robert Fye of Parkland. At approximately 11:25 p.M. On Saturday October 5th, 2002, victim Robert Fye was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect while the victim was hanging out at the 72nd Street Bar & Grill on 72nd St. E. In Tacoma. The suspect walked up to the eastside of the tavern and fired multiple shots through the windows and into the bar, then fled on foot heading northbound across 72nd St. At the time of the shooting, Robert Fye was on the opposite side of the tavern from where the shots were fired and was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20's, 5'11" to 6' tall, average build, and was seen wearing a tan jacket with orange sleeves.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

The Minh Hoang

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of The Minh Hoang. On Tuesday August 13th, 2002, the body of The Minh Hoang was found by a construction worker inside of a vacant residence in the 6600 S. Alaska St. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had been assaulted by unidentified suspect(s), and was found deceased from his wounds. The Minh Hoang was last seen outside of his friend's house in Tacoma at approximately noon on Sunday August 11th, 2002. Hoang was seated in a late 1980's black Nissan Maxima driven by an unidentified asian female. Detectives are looking for information on the female's identity, and on any others persons seen with the victim in the days prior to August 13th, 2002.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Lula Gessler

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Lula Gessler. Shortly after midnight on May 19th, 2002, the body of victim Lula Gessler was found inside of a vacant house in the 1200 block of Sheridan Ave. In the Hilltop area of Tacoma. Detectives determined the victim had been strangled by an unidentified suspect. Lula Gessler was last seen on the evening of May 18th, 2002, walking in the 900 to 1200 block of Martin Luther King Way in Tacoma, approximately four blocks from where her body was later found. Detectives are looking to identify anyone who had contact with the victim or who was seen with the victim that night.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Bio Siale

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Bio Siale and Hiram Magalei. At 1:50 a.M. On Friday April 5th, 2002, victims Bio Siale and Hiram Magalei were shot by unidentified suspects in the parking lot area of McCabe's nightclub, located in the 2600 block of Pacific Ave. S. In downtown Tacoma. Siale and Magalei both died later as a result of their gunshot wounds. At the time of the shooting, the nightclub was closing and a fight had broken out between several unidentified club patrons in the parking lot. Siale and Magalei were not believed to be involved in the fight and were bystanders when they were shot. Witnesses described one of the shooters as an unidentified black male, approximately 25 years old, 5'8", with a slender build.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Hiram Magalei

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Bio Siale and Hiram Magalei. At 1:50 a.M. On Friday April 5th, 2002, victims Bio Siale and Hiram Magalei were shot by unidentified suspects in the parking lot area of McCabe's nightclub, located in the 2600 block of Pacific Ave. S. In downtown Tacoma. Siale and Magalei both died later as a result of their gunshot wounds. At the time of the shooting, the nightclub was closing and a fight had broken out between several unidentified club patrons in the parking lot. Siale and Magalei were not believed to be involved in the fight and were bystanders when they were shot. Witnesses described one of the shooters as an unidentified black male, approximately 25 years old, 5'8", with a slender build.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Stephens

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Stephens. At 7:55 p.M. On January 14th, 2002, victim Michael Stephens was stabbed in the neck during an argument with an unidentified suspect inside of an apartment in the 700 block of N. 4Th St. In Tacoma. Stephens later died from his wound. Detectives determined there were several persons inside of the apartment when the stabbing occurred, and are attempting to identify any suspects responsible for the murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Kenneth Harris

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Kenneth "Lucky" Harris. At 7:05 a.M. On January 9th, 2002, the body of victim Kenneth Harris was found in an alleyway behind the 6400 block of Montgomery Ave. In the City of Tacoma. The victim was deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any persons seen with Kenneth Harris on the night of January 8th and/or the early morning of January 9th, 2002.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Reginald Jennings

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Reginald Jennings. On the morning of Saturday September 1st, 2001, a man's body was found in a vacant lot in the 4400 block of E. Roosevelt Ave. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had been there for at least two weeks before being found. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Reginald Jennings of Tacoma. Detectives are looking for any information on any persons seen with Jennings in August of 2001, or any suspicious activity in the area where Jennings body was found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Bryce Cheney

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19 year-old Bryce Cheney, a morning newspaper deliveryman for The News Tribune. At approximately 4:35 a.M. On Monday June 8th, 1998, victim Bryce Cheney and his father had just finished Bryce's newspaper route and returned to their house in 300 block of E. North Lane in the eastside of the City of Tacoma. Cheney's father heard a prowler outside of their house and went outside to find and confront the prowler. Bryce Cheney followed his father outside and encountered the unidentified prowler, who fatally stabbed Bryce once in the chest before the walking away. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, 16 to 25 years old, 5'7" tall, 150 lbs., With black curly hair. He was seen wearing dark colored pants and a blue athletic-style jacket with silver stripes. Investigators found a pink girl's Huffy brand bicycle in the victim's backyard and believe it may have been left there by the suspect.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Leo Canley

Age

62

Cause of Death

stabbed

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Leo "LJ" Canley Jr., A 62 year-old man from Tacoma. On the afternoon of May 3rd, 1998, victim Leo Canley was found deceased inside of his apartment in the 2400 block of Pacific Ave. S. In the downtown area of the City of Tacoma. Canley had been stabbed to death by an unidentified suspect sometime earlier that day. Detectives are looking for any information on the identity of the suspect responsible for Leo Canley's murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

William Farris

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the two suspects responsible for the murder of William Farris. At 8:45 p.M. On December 26th, 1997, victim William Farris was at his residence in the 2000 block of S. 8Th St. In the City of Tacoma, when two unidentified men entered the house. The unidentified suspects shot the victim multiple times before fleeing. Detectives believe the victim may have known the suspects, and the murder may have been a result of a drug deal gone wrong or a drug rip off. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen at or near Farris' house on the day of the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Pamela Thomas

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Pamela Thomas. On the night of December 11th, 1996, a witness discovered a woman's body hidden under a tarp in the backyard of the witness' residence. The victim was identified as Pamela Thomas, a 40 year-old woman had been reported missing on November 5th, 1996. Investigators determined Thomas died from homicidal violence and believe her body had been concealed under the tarp for several weeks. The residence where Thomas' body was found is located in the 1700 block of S. L St. And was less than four blocks from the victim's last known address on S. M St. In the Hilltop area of the City of Tacoma.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Damion Ellerson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 23 year-old Damion Ellerson. At 1:50 p.M. On December 2nd, 1995, victim Damion Ellerson was found shot to death in a wooded area along a nature trail in Swan Creek Park. The park is located on Pioneer Way E. In the eastside of the City of Tacoma. Detectives believe Ellerson was purchasing narcotics at the time of the murder, and are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area of Swan Creek Park on the day of the murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Creighton Wiggenhorn

Age

40

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 40 year-old Creighton Wiggenhorn. On the night of August 12th, 1995, victim Creighton Wiggenhorn was found deceased in the backyard of his residence, located in the 500 block of E. 72Nd St. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had been shot once by an unidentified suspect. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen with Wiggenhorn or near his residence on the day of the murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Linda Thompson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Linda Thompson. At 4:45 a.M. On April 18th, 1995, victim Linda Thompson was found deceased in an alley in 4500 block of E. F St. In the City of Tacoma. Thompson had been shot multiple times by unidentified suspect(s). Detectives learned the victim was involved with outlaw motorcycle gangs and had been assaulted in the recent past. Witnesses said that a few hours before her body was found, Linda Thompson had received a phone call from an unidentified person. Thompson agreed to meet the unidentified person at an unknown location.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Joung Kim

Age

56

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 56 year-old Joung Nam Kim, and for the robbery of a store owned by the victim. At 7:30 p.M. On January 18th, 1995, two unidentified suspects entered the Min Grocery store located in the 3100 block of Portland Ave. In the City of Tacoma. The suspects began ransacking the store and then shot and killed victim Joung Nam Kim, who was working in the store. The suspects took the cash from the register, then ran out of the store and down an alley. The two suspects entered a waiting vehicle driven by a third unidentified suspect.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

John Jefferson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Acoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 19 year-old John Jefferson. At 1:00 a.M. On January 3rd, 1995, victim John Jefferson and two friends were riding in a vehicle near the intersection of Division St. And L St. In the City of Tacoma. Unidentified suspects in another vehicle fired multiple shots at the vehicle Jefferson was riding in, striking and killing the victim. Detectives learned that the victim was involved in gang activity, and had been shot at a few hours before the homicide while riding in a stolen vehicle. It is unknown whether the two shooting were related or committed by the same suspects.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Rochelle Robinson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mariela Vargas-Brown

Age

29

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Tacoma Police Department

Name

Linda Tran

Age

26

Cause of Death

Beaten/Battered

Info

On December 18th, 1998, Tacoma Police responded to a call of two people arguing in the Tacoma Housing Authority's Salishan development in the 1700 block of East 40th Street. Witnesses reported an unidentified man arguing with and then chasing victim Linda Tran into her house. Moments later the house went up in flames, killing Linda Tran, her 9-year-old daughter Patricia, 1-year-old son Austin and Linda’s unborn child.

Agency

Tacoma Police Department

Name

Patricia Tran

Age

9

Cause of Death

Beaten/Battered

Info

On December 18th, 1998, Tacoma Police responded to a call of two people arguing in the Tacoma Housing Authority's Salishan development in the 1700 block of East 40th Street. Witnesses reported an unidentified man arguing with and then chasing victim Linda Tran into her house. Moments later the house went up in flames, killing Linda Tran, her 9-year-old daughter Patricia, 1-year-old son Austin and Linda’s unborn child.

Agency

Tacoma Police Department

Name

Austin Tran

Age

1

Cause of Death

Beaten/Battered

Info

On December 18th, 1998, Tacoma Police responded to a call of two people arguing in the Tacoma Housing Authority's Salishan development in the 1700 block of East 40th Street. Witnesses reported an unidentified man arguing with and then chasing victim Linda Tran into her house. Moments later the house went up in flames, killing Linda Tran, her 9-year-old daughter Patricia, 1-year-old son Austin and Linda’s unborn child.

Agency

Tacoma Police Department

Name

Edward Kim

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 03/25/2005, at about 1:30pm, Edward's body was located in a vacant house in the 7200 block of Picnic Point Rd. Overlooking Puget Sound. He was a Canadian involved in International drug activity. Earlier in the month, he had been to the Los Angeles area. He last had phone contact with his family on the evening of 03/24/2005.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Christopher Porter

Age

43

Cause of Death

Robbery

Info

On 12/14/2005, Chris was found shot to death in his residence in the 100 block of 146th St. SE, Lynnwood. He was the victim of an apparent home invasion robbery. The last contact someone had with Chris was around 11:00pm the night before.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Katherine Dobson

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 02/16/1992, Kathy's body was found 1/4 mile northeast of the 5600 block of Picnic Point Road, Edmonds. She was last seen alive during the last two weeks of June 1991. Kathy lived in south Everett.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff